Ministry of Education
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Showquest is back: schools register interest to showcase student talent
School students can develop a performance from original concept right through to the final show as part of a series of…
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What is the new plan to fix our teacher shortage?
Education minister Chris Hipkins published an optimistic statement this week that has failed to impress education bodies.
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Senior teachers applaud charter school & National Standards scrap
Charter schools were a deregulated, privatised form of schooling that we simply don’t need in New Zealand. They didn’t have…
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Unions applaud post-primary vote to reject
"We desperately need more teachers across New Zealand, and we need to retain skilled educators in the profession as well."
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Educators call for universal screening for gifted
“The draft plan is yet another Ministry initiative that aims for a fully inclusive education system, yet excludes full participation…
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Ministry of Education addresses teachers’ key concerns
The Ministry of Education has offered primary principals and teachers a 9.3 per cent wage increase to settle their collective…
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All charter schools now approved
“Looking ahead, the Government is committed to investing in a state education system that delivers quality education and meets the…
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OPINION: The mad hatters are now in control of our classrooms
Five-year-olds are ruling classrooms since ministry guidelines on restraint have been implemented, says Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association President, Pat Newman.
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Please become a teacher; gov’t launches new ad campaign
A new TV campaign to grow the number of teachers and te reo Māori teachers has been launched, sharing real stories…
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Treasury funding advice discriminates against children with additional needs
“The advice from Treasury devalues the lives of disabled children by deliberately underfunding what they need for equitable access to…
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Māori and Pacific school leavers’ results improved across most measures in 2017
"Finally, in 2017 there were fewer 2016 school leavers transitioning to tertiary study," Dr Jones said. "These results reflect the…
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Final decision to cancel Hato Petera integration agreement
“Despite all efforts to find a way of keeping the school going, the reality is that it is no longer…
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New pathway to residential special schools
“As a result of the new pathway, I expect more children and young people with complex and challenging learning support…
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4-year challenge ends: Auckland Girls Grammar School back in the clear with ERO
Since the injection of new Principal Ngaire Ashmore 18 months ago, the school’s officially back on track.
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$30m school expansion set for Manukura & Te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha
The funding is part of Budget 2018 investment to support schools experiencing roll growth pressures, with almost $70m to build…
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Ministry & NZEI Te Riu Roa clash over ‘teacher shortage’ claims
Responding to the NZEI Te Riu Roa's claim that the teacher shortage is "swiftly moving from a crisis to a…
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Education Minister dubious on National Party’s ‘class size’ u-turn
While the education minister and NZEI Te Riu Roa president disagree on National's sincerity, principals and teachers around the country…
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Finalised firearm guidelines for schools released
"We know there are differing opinions on schools allowing students to participate in activities involving firearms.... Earlier this year we…
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Education
More charter schools to become designated character schools
Six more applications from charter school sponsors to establish designated character schools next year have been approved, Education Minister Chris…
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Education Minister has “foot on our throats,” say partnership school leaders
"The Minister - and all of his ‘silent’ partners in government - needs to halt the closures, put the proposed…
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Primary teachers and principals vote to strike
Will you be taking part? NZEI revealed that frustrated primary teachers and principals voted overwhelmingly in favour of a three-hour…
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News
Education Council reappoints its chair & deputy
The 12-month reappointments are "to provide continuity while the Council transitions to a new, more democratic, governance model", according to…
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School principals launch full-page ad against Minister of Education
Nearly forty secondary school Principals have formed a coalition to challenge the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkin’s review of NCEA.
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Education Ministry wants to know about student progress
Parents, whānau, students, iwi and educators - and anyone with an interest in learning - are being encouraged to share…
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OPINION: Government’s offer to principals is nothing but an insult
The offer received this month is the biggest Claytons Offer I have ever seen: a non-offer, an insult. It treats…
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